One Hero at a Time

are not forgotten and OUR Nation is grateful for the price they have personally paid for OUR Freedoms! In 2009 we heard about a benefit that was being held in Pahrump Nevada "Bikers Giving Back" for a servicemember injured in Afghanistan. Three of us, myself Rick , Bob McManus and John Stratton rode over to support this benefit. When we returned we were so taken by this experience that we decided to do more for this servicemember Michael Araujo. Soon after plans were being made to create our own benefit for Michael. We tossed ideas around and with a lot of volunteer help from a lot of people and groups such as the Warrior Brotherhood VMC, U-Guys M/C, American Legion Post 149, VFW Post 3848 and many others motorcycle clubs, Veterans organizations, civilians and military personel we were on our way! We pooled our resources and started putting it together. Individuals like John Stratton building the stage, beautiful Alice Smaldino and her team of ladies organizing and collecting prizes for the raffles, Chick Smaldino (Updog) organizing the bands, producing the show and providing sound and lighting. We then needed a name! We were talking about calling it "An American Hero" when Alice said "let's do this every year for ONE HERO AT A TIME". And the name for this event was born! In September of 2010 we had our first One Hero at a Time benefit. It was a huge success for Michael Aroujo and his family!
100% of the donations go directly to the Hero and his family! We feel this is very important! At the entrance to the event each person attending hands their entry donation directly to the recipient or a family member. Then we, as the volunteer team put on the wrist band, and they can then come in and have a really good time. The families go through so much! As we Honor each Warrior it is also very important to Honor their Family members as well. These men and women can heal no other way unless WE support them and together we can make a lasting impact! Please remember if you visit our page to hit the like button and SHARE this site to help spread the word! Thank you from all of us volunteers that make up One Hero at a Time and you too can accomplish Great things for OUR Nations Warriors! Thank you ONE HERO AT A TIME